An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday, erupting into flames after skidding off the runway and onto a motorway. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and multiple people were reportedly injured.
Crash details and response
The Boeing 767-300 cargo flight, travelling from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Miami, crashed shortly after landing at around 2pm local time. It overran the runway and struck multiple vehicles, according to early reports.
Dramatic footage from the scene shows heavy flames and thick smoke rising from the aircraft as firefighters battled the blaze. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said more than 60 of its personnel were responding to the "hazardous situation", with crews confirming there were multiple patients at the scene.
Impact and ongoing situation
The incident has caused significant disruption at the airport, with emergency services continuing to work at the scene. The full extent of injuries and damage is not yet known, and authorities have not released further details.
